Stallion Island, Manehattan, A place for ponies and many creatures. Except one kind; zebras. Zebras are rare creatures and are hardly seen in some parts of Equestria, and some ponies and other creatures are making it hard for them to live in some parts of Equestria. That includes one family that's having the hardest time. One blue unicorn stallion, a female zebra, and an unusual, but rare son that they have with them. A little zebra, about five years old, has a horn of a unicorn!

The blue unicorn stallion is named Thunder Hammer. He has brown eyes, a silver buzzcut, his cutie mark is a hammer with a lightning bolt, and a hard-working stallion that has a job as a security guard at a hotel in the city. He's stern, but kind to others, but to the point of bringing harm to his family. Thunder studies martial arts and can use many styles.

The female zebra is Graceful Blessing. She also has brown eyes, short black curly hair, and her cutie mark is a gold cross with angel wings. She's kind to many, as well. She had a job at a beauty salon, but she's been sick with lung cancer, so she stays home. She has also studied martial arts but has gotten a little weak to train because of cancer. So, she just stays home to be a housewife while Thunder works hard for Graceful and their son.

Oh, yes, their son; his name is Peace Poet. He has short black hair, brown eyes, and has brown stripes. His cutie mark has a sky-blue symbol that's almost shaped like a phoenix, with a notebook on the right wing and the number two pencil on the left wing. Peace is a smart zebra and can write rhymes of poetry. He listens and studies music, especially hip-hop, even though the language is vulgar in the lyrics. Peace is also learning martial arts from his parents and their masters whenever they practice. He does have three best friends that are really good to him in school, and Peace is happy about that.

Peace is about to head out to go to school, as his mother spoke...

"Honey, you be careful at school, OK? I know that sometimes...", she didn't finish, as her son said with a smile...

"I'll be alright, Mama. I know that some of the other ponies and creatures pick on me for what I look like, but I'll be OK. Like Pop said, "Don't do nothin' stupid unless the start somethin' first.", Peace said, as Graceful gave her son a hug and Thunder put a hoof on his shoulder with a small smile.

"That's right, son. I know you can take care of yourself, but like me, Mama, and the masters said, don't be reckless. Wait for the moment for anyone to slip up. We love you, boy.", Thunder gave Peace a hug, as the zebra was heading out the door going to school.

The school wasn't far, so Peace walked to school, as he sees three ponies waiting for him. One was a green unicorn colt with eyeglasses, brown eyes, brown buzzcut and tail, and a couple of turntables as a cutie mark. The other was an Earth filly with long golden blonde mane and tail, baby blue eyes, and a gold heart cutie mark. The third is a black Pegasus filly with a long white mane and tail, purple eyes, and a silver cross as a cutie mark. The green unicorn colt greets him first.

"Hey, Peace! How are ya doin' bro?", the colt asked.

"Well, if I'll survive this week, Hyper Active, then I'll be good.", Peace said bitterly to Hyper Active, but not towards him. The Earth filly spoke.

"Peace, I understand that you're having a hard time with other ponies and creatures that have problems with zebras. But we don't! You're the first zebra that has a unicorn horn and has magic. I'd say that's a blessing.", she said, trying to comfort Peace, as he showed a small smile.

"See, this is why your name's Golden Heart, cuz ya know how ta make anyone feel better, and it worked. Sorry for my attitude, Hype. I know you, Goldie, and Glorious Miracle are trying your best to comfort me, and I appreciate it.", Peace said apologetically, as the black Pegasus filly Glorious Miracle spoke.

"Amigo, we're with you, and so are our families. They also don't know why those ponies and others hate zebras. Zebras have every right to be here in Manehattan and other parts of Equestria! To me, those who hate them are just...", Peace stopped the Pegasus' rant, as it was his turn to calm her down.

"OK, Glori, I get it. Chill! And it's now just you three and my parents that look out for me. It's Coco Pommel, Charity Kindheart, and other ponies and creatures look out for me, too. The others are just entitled to their opinions and illusions of my own kind. One day, it'll bite them in the flank.", Peace said with a proud smile, not caring on what other think about zebras, especially one with a horn. As they got closer to Stallion Island Elementary School, they entered through the doors, as some ponies and other creatures looked at Peace with stink eyes and disgust. Peace didn't let that get to him and walked on with his friends. A silver pony bumped into Peace and said...

"Watch it, stripe! You need to watch where you're going, freak.", he said, as Hype was about to say something, but Peace beat him to it.

"Oh, I'm so sorry for bumpin' into ya, good sir. I guess my zebra eyes couldn't see, cuz your expensive jewelry is so bright and flashy. And forgive me for not bowin' in respect for your prince-like aura, since you're not much like a true Royal like Princess Celestia.", Peace said sarcastically, as the colt, which is a Pegasus, charged at Peace quickly, as the horned zebra, without using magic, swiftly moved out of the flying colts way, as the colt stopped himself from hitting the wall.

"Temper, temper, Sling Shot. You should really calm down when startin' a fight. I mean, come on, you bein' humiliated by a "stripe" like me. How's that gonna look for your rep?", Peace asked with a smirk, as the colt was about to charge again, as Hype step up in front of Peace to face Sling Shot.

"So, hiding behind your friends again, huh? I knew you were a coward, stripe!", Hype was about to say something, but Peace tapped his shoulder and shook his head "no".

"Don't waste your breath, Hype. He loves to start somethin' ta get a "freak" in trouble. Teachers are bought by his family, anyway. Let's just go.", with a frustrated sigh, Hype nodded and he, Peace, Goldie, and Glori kept walking down the hallway.

Later on in the day, Peace was way in the back of the classroom working on a math paper quietly, not saying a word. There were no zebras in the classroom and some of the fillies and colts were talking bad about him in front of Peace, except one Earth filly. She had short blue mane and tail, blue eyes, a flower in her mane, and a light tan coat. She looked back at Peace with a sad smile mixed with worry. She truly felt bad for Peace and the rest of the zebras in the school for how they're treated. Some of the ponies threw crumpled papers at Peace, and the teacher just sat there not saying anything to stop them. Then, the door quickly opened, as a frantic Glorious Miracle called for Peace.

"Amigo! Aunt Gracie is in the hospital!", she yelled, as Peace's head rose quickly, eyes widened, and got up from his desk and ran to the door. But the teacher, a red stallion, brown eyes, and grey mane and tail got up from his desk and pushed Peace hard to the wall. Peace look up at the teacher, as he pushed Glori out of the classroom, close the door and locked it. All of the students, except the filly, who had the look of shock and fear, laughed at what happened to Peace. Peace shook off the pain and ran to the door again, but the teacher then punched the horned zebra knocking him out! That was when the filly had enough, as she threw a heavy book at the teacher in the face. She went to and unconscious Peace, pulled him by the tail with her teeth, unlocked the door, opened it, and put Peace on Glori's back, as they both ran away!

Fifteen minutes later, they made it to the hospital. The nurse led the filles, now with Hype and Goldie, and a still unconscious Peace on a gurney to him mom's room. Inside the room was his father Thunder Hammer, police officer Copper Top, and a tall white Alicorn with a flowing mane and tail with a mixture of pink, light green, aqua blue, and more amazing colors in her mane and tail. They saw Peace on a gurney, and Thunder was irate!

"Who did this? Who did THIS to my SON?!?!", the angry father said, as the filly, who was Coco Pommel, explain what happened with a shaken voice, as Glori and the nurse comfort her from Thunder's raging voice. Realizing what he did, Thunder took a deep breath and spoke calmy to Coco.

"I'm sorry for scarin' you, honey. I didn't mean ta take it out on ya. Me, Gracie, and Peace, especially Peace, has been goin' through a rough time with who or what he is.", Thunder said, as Coco began to cry and said...

"I'm really sorry for not saving your son, sir. And I'm sorry about your wife. Sling Shot's parents have paid the teachers to treat all zebras differently than ponies and other creatures. I hope your wife will be OK, sir.", Coco said with sobs. The white Alicorn, known as Princess Celestia, walked toward Coco with a gentle smile spoke.

"Be calm, my little pony. You did save Peace Poet from getting harsher treatment. Apparently, the mayor is not doing what I thought was best for the zebras in Manehattan, but I was wrong. Things will improve--", they all heard heavy breathing from Graceful Blessing, as they all quickly went towards the bed, as she let out a hoarse voice.

"...Peace... Is Peace...?, she tried to talk, but was so weak and pale, as Thunder held his wife's hoof and said...

"Baby, baby, don't talk. Peace is here, but...well...", Thunder wanted to tell Gracie, but she smiled with tears coming from her eyes.

"I know...Torque Blade...did it... Honey, I'm...sorry... Tell Peace...that I...love...him...", and with her last words, Graceful Blessing breathe her last breath to her husband. She was gone. Everypony in the room, except for an unconscious Peace Poet, cried silently of the mares passing. All the doctors could say were "I'm sorry" and "Our sincere condolences", as both doctors were also teary eyed. Now, they all looked at Peace, sleeping peacefully, not knowing that his mother passed away.

Two hours later, the little horned zebra slowly opened his eyes, and looked around. He sees his dad Thunder, Hype, Glori, Goldie, Coco, doctors BlueCross and BlueShield, Copper Top, and to his surprise, Princess Celestia. They were all relieved that the colt is awake, as he has a bandage on his head and one wrapped around his foreleg. Peace eye pupils shrunk, as he started to shake in fear.

"Mama... Where's Mama?", he asked, as his Pop hugged the colt, and said with a shaken voice...

"I'm so sorry, son. I'm so, very sorry.", as he apologized to his son, Peace's eyes welled up with tears and he wailed, knowing that his loving Mama was gone. He was too late, he didn't see he one last time, he didn't say his goodbye to her, Peace was not there to see his mother alive. It was truly heartbreaking to see a zebra colt lose the one that brought him in the world. Thunder softly spoke, as Peace's wailing came to a halt.

"Mama said...that she loves you so much, son. And I love you, too.", he said, as he sobbed a little. But it wasn't just sadness and loss that Thunder felt, it was anger, hatred, and rage. Copper Top saw the pissed off look on his face and started to worry.

"Thunder, this teacher Torque Blade, who is he to you?", with a huff, Thunder breaks the hug from with a smile and said...

"Son, Pop's gonna be right back, OK? Everypony's gonna be with you to take you to see Mama, OK? Pop's gotta talk to Copper for a minute. I'll be right behind y'all.", Peace slowly nodded, as the doctors, his friends, and Princess Celestia went with him to the other room to see his Mama. They all stopped and let Peace go in the room first to let him say goodbye to his mother. Tears came to his eyes again, as he walked closer to his Mama's lifeless body. The bed was lowered to his level, as he looked at the one he loved, the one that brought him in the world and started sobbing.

"I'm so, so, so sorry, Mama. It's my fault that you're sick, my fault that you're weak, my fault that I exist, my fault that I wasn't there for you. You don't have ta suffer anymore, Mama. I'm gonna become stronger, the right way. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, I'll become stronger, for you, my Pop, and my sister in heaven. I love you, Mama. Always and forever.", Peace said in a shaken, but calm voice, as he gives his mother, Graceful Blessing, a final kiss goodbye. He walked out of the room, as his friends gave Peace each big hug and kisses on the cheek and forehead from the fillies and Celestia. Peace saw Thunder talking to Copper Top and listened in.

"Torque Blade was one of the best security guards in Manehattan, until he beat a mare nearly to death for entering a concert without a ticket. I went to the hospital to check on her and she lived. And I found the concert ticket in her purse the whole damn time. Top, I'm not gonna lie, when I went to the police station and showed the cops the evidence, I wanted ta kill the bastard that hurt the mare so bad. The cops arrested him on the spot, but they didn't keep him in jail long, cuz his brother got him out a week later. Torque was fired from his job, but his brother, Spit Shine, the schools principal, hired him as the teacher. Me and Gracie was always worried about Peace goin' to that school with them there, but his friends, Celestia bless them, is there for him every day. We taught Peace how ta defend himself, but only to protect his friends. He's a good boy; a kind kid, but Peace is really bottled up inside, Cop. That son of a bitch of a teacher robbed my son a last goodbye to his Mama, and there's not a fuckin' thing I can do about! I wanna do somethin', but I don't wanna break the law!", Thunder said with much frustration. Then, Princess Celestia came around the corner.

"Thunder, I heard everything, and I know how you feel. I'll never forget when you won the Martial Arts Tournament four years ago, and your martial art styles are amazing. I do have a one question; would you like to join the Canterlot Royal Guard? Your skills and teachings would be useful if you're in the Guard. I won't force you to join. And if you refuse, I completely understand.", Celestia spoke, as Thunder was in thought.

"Wow! Don't get me wrong, Your Majesty, it's a dream come true ta be a Royal Guard. Gracie was one of the best when she was in the Guard as a Commander. She has better martial art skills than me, and even Peace has surpassed me in skill.", Thunder said with a smile, as he mentioned Peace. He was definitely proud of his son for training with him and Gracie. Copper Top had a thought of her own and show an evil grin.

"You know, Torque and his brother have been very shady, lately. And I think I know how to put them away for good, with your help, Thunder.", Copper said, as the blue unicorn was curious.

"How strong is Peace? And how skilled is he?", she asked the father of the zebra son.

"Well, Peace is a quick learner. Gracie and could hardly keep up with his speed and strength. And-- Ohhh... I got'cha, Cop. Say no more.", Thunder got what Copper was planning, as he looked at the princess with a grin of her own.

"I will be right at yours and Peace's side, Thunder. I'll bring Peace and his friends over.", Princess Celestia went to get Peace and his friends. Both Thunder and Copper hope the idea works. Peace sat on the floor and listened to his Pop.

"First off, son, I'm really sorry that you didn't get ta say goodbye to your Mama because of your teacher. Believe me, she was an angel to us both. Peace, I know ya studied hard in almost every martial art styles me and Mama taught ya. So, I wanna ask you, son. How do ya really feel about Torque Blade bein' your teacher?", as Thunder asked that question, Peace looked nervously about answering, as he looked at Princess Celestia and Copper Top. The princess gave Peace a sincere smile and said...

"It's OK, my little zebra. I know you're angry at Torque Blade. You can say what's honestly on your mind.", Celestia said with a motherly voice. Peace looked at Copper Top, as she, like the princess, also had a sincere smile.

"Peace, you have nothin' to worry about. Just let out your anger, kid. And don't worry, I won't arrest ya, either.", Copper said, as Peace pointed at an empty hospital room. They're thinking that Peace doesn't want to disrupt the hospital staff and patients, so they all went in the room and closed the door. No that every pony was inside, Peace took a deep breath and spoke.

"I truly hate Torque Blade, the principal Spit Shine, and some of the other teachers and students for lookin' at zebras differently. I... I always asked myself, "What did the zebras do wrong? Why is it only zebras that suffer the most? Why can't zebras find peace, friends, love, support? Just...why?!" I know it's not the right way ta think, everypony, but every time I see ponies and creatures givin' me and other zebras "those" looks, I wanna punch, kick, and throw them to the wall! But I don't wanna do that, cuz that's not how I was raised. Mama, Pop, and both of my martial arts teachers taught me ta be kind to others, but at that school, I just wanna let loose! I'm sorry for sayin' it that way, but that bully of a teacher robbed me of sayin' goodbye ta Mama. I'll be honest, I don't know how much of the bullyin' and harassment I can take!". Peace finished his rant and sobbed a little, as Thunder hugged his son to calm him down. Just then, Copper was on her walkie talkie and said...

"Did ya get that? OK, then let's get the plan rollin'. The captain said it was OK? Oh, he wanna see this happen, too. with pleasure, sir. I'll gladly tell 'em.", the police pony got off the radio with relief on her face and looked at Peace with a smile.

"Peace, I have a plan that you might like. I just spoke to my fellow officers, and they agree with my plan. But this is a one-time deal, buddy. Later this week, after we get a unicorn doctor ta heal ya, you'll get your wish. We'll let ya teach the teacher a lesson for what he did ta ya and for keepin' ya from sayin' goodbye to your mother. In other words, we want you, Peace Poet, ta embarrass him and the principal in front of every pony and creature.", Peace listened to what Copper said, as he had a smirk on his face.

"I'm gonna kill him. Not in "that" way, just his ego and pride. And I wanna do this after we bury Mama. And don't worry, Officer Copper, this will be the first and last time I'll do this. I may be the only zebra with a horn, but I try ta be smart like many adults.", Peace said with confidence. Hype Goldie, Glori, and Coco stood behind Peace with determination on their faces.

"We're with Peace on this too, Officer, Uncle Thunder, Your Highness. Peace is our friend, and we'll stand by him every step of the way! Our other friends Cheerilee and Coloratura are also supporting Peace." Goldie said, as Copper nodded in agreement. Then, Hype had an idea.

"Peace, you're a ryhmin' poet, a rapper, even. I've heard ya freestyle for a bit and Vinyl Scratch said if you want beats, her big brother Neon Lights will help you out. Uncle, Officer Copper, Your Highness, what do ya think?", Hype asked the adults, as Thunder Hammer smiled at the idea.

"Cop, Your Highness, my boy's really good at rhymin'. He's been listenin' ta old and new hip-hop songs, even rap battles, poems, and more. Peace has been studyin' all of that to rhyme and all he does is think up words. whether he speaks it or write it. Trust me, he makes me and Gracie feel better a hard day of work, even after what he's been through.", both Princess Celestial and Copper Top were both intrigued and curious by this and looked at Peace.

"I would love to see your skill, Peace Poet. Although, if you use foul language...", Peace shook his head and said...

"No need ta worry, Your Highness. Ya won't hear any cuss words outta me. I usually write and freestyle for fun, but after what happened today, I have a lot to say.", Peace said, as Copper Top nodded her head, as did Celestia, she said...

"We got'cha, kid. And I hope you'll show your other skills, too. Martial arts are part of our police programs.", Peace smiled at the support that's with him.

"OK, Peace will take off school for a week and come back on Monday. That'll be his final day at that school.", they all agreed, as Peace looked back at the room where his deceased mother is, as he thought...

"Mama, I know you don't like revenge, but just this one time, I wanna complete it for you, Pop, me, and all the zebras that were racially wronged. I hope you can forgive me, Mama. The principal and that scum of a teacher, along with the students who bullied me, I have three words for them: They. Will. Pay!", with a deep sigh, Peace now has a mission. And he must complete it on Monday.

Author's Note

I really hope that y'all are enjoying this new story, so far. This is the second one to make and I hope you will like it in many chapters to come. Will Peace complete his mission? Find out on the next chapter. Until then, Deuce!